April 29: Actor Keith Baxter is 85. Bluesman Otis Rush is 83. Singer Bob Miranda of The Happenings is 76. Country singer Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys is 75. Singer Tommy James is 71. Bassist Wayne Secrest of…

No doubt you've heard of antioxidants. They've been associated with everything from reduced cancer risk to slower aging. But what exactly are these powerful disease fighters, and how can you ensure you're getting enough?

Students at 2,500 schools will walk out today to protest gun violence. Meet the teen behind the event. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. (You can also get "5 Things…

Juice isn’t what it used to be. In 2012, American shoppers bought about 4 billion gallons of juice. By 2017, that figure had fallen by about 530 million gallons, according to market research provider Euromonitor International. Consumers have been scared…

Students at 2,500 schools will walk out today to protest gun violence. Meet the teen behind the event. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. (You can also get "5 Things…

CHARLESTON - All Stillwagon Distillery's product labels include "The Devil's Own" in the name, that's because it all began in a location on Seven Devils Road in Charleston. There are five more products about to be added to the roster…

Chicken factors into most lunches in our family. Chicken salad, cold fried chicken, chicken soup and leftover barbecued or grilled chicken. Chicken sandwiches of all manner. No wonder that I select the chicken sandwich at a recent lunch at Daily…

Feb. 7, 1929 - Jan. 26, 2018

Enjoyed everywhere from cider to wine clubs and sorbet, rosé is the drink of spring and summer. Now, thanks to what can only be described a stroke of genius, rosé vodka exists — and you’re going to want to try…

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Through years of political upheaval and economic turmoil, Ukraine's capital city, Kiev, has remained a vibrant, engaging place to visit. For travelers, its food and culture rival the best of Europe at a fraction of the…

COOS BAY — Soroptimists International of the Coos Bay Area has been active for 76 years and they would like to welcome church members, friends and neighbors to join them and find out what they do in our community during…

Did you know that Coos County is Oregon’s leading producer of cranberries? Were you aware of the many opportunities for good live theater and music productions in our area? Have you ever wondered what a city councilor ready does? The…

COOS COUNTY — China announced this week it will be placing a new tariff on about 120 imported U.S. goods, ranging from fresh fruit to scrap aluminum. A large portion of which will include various foods produced largely in Oregon…

(Family Features) If your diet’s been derailed by a sudden desire for chips or hankering for a hamburger, you’re not alone.

As Mother’s Day approaches, many families plan to give mom a break and treat her to a special meal at her favorite restaurant.

CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman who allegedly was driving drunk with her boyfriend clinging to the luggage rack of her SUV will face more serious charges following his death from injuries sustained when he fell from the vehicle.

BOSTON (AP) — The top agricultural food crop in the state could face a new business hurdle for international customers.

SOUTH COAST - This year brings another healthy dish of local food education to South Coast school districts.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The possibility of a U.S.-led trade war is worrying investment professionals in export-oriented Germany, Europe's largest economy.

All three of the pictures I am sharing this week were "discovered" among my still-unscanned stash of negatives this week. I spent many evenings last week scanning some 600 negatives into the computer, and some of the photos I found…